Strategic Asset Manager

Strategic Asset Manager

Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Strategic Asset Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially strong, values-driven housing association at a pivotal stage in the evolution of its Asset Management function. Reporting directly to the Director of Assets & New Business, you'll play a key role in shaping long-term investment strategies, improving asset intelligence and influencing business-critical decisions across a diverse housing portfolio.

If you're passionate about strategic asset management, stock condition and data-led investment planning within social housing, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping improve homes and outcomes for residents.

The Opportunity

As Strategic Asset Manager, you'll lead Local Space's approach to asset intelligence, stock condition data and long-term investment planning.

Working closely with the Asset Delivery, Building Safety & Compliance and Finance teams, you'll transform complex asset data into robust investment programmes that support business planning, regulatory compliance and long-term financial sustainability.

You'll also become the organisation's subject matter expert for asset modelling, lifecycle planning and Asset Management Systems (AMS), providing strategic insight to senior leadership and the Board.

Why this role stands out

• Take ownership of the organisation's strategic asset management approach.
• Shape long-term investment decisions across a growing housing portfolio.
• Lead the development of 5-year and 30-year investment programmes.
• Drive improvements in asset intelligence, stock condition data and lifecycle modelling.
• Partner directly with senior leaders, influencing strategic planning and Board-level decision making.
• Play a key role in business planning, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability.
• Work cross-functionally with Asset Delivery, Building Safety & Compliance and Finance.
• Join a growing Asset Management function with future leadership and line management opportunities.
• Make a tangible difference by ensuring investment is targeted where it delivers the greatest benefit for residents.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced Strategic Asset professionals from:

• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities
• ALMOs
• Residential Property organisations

You'll ideally bring experience in:

• Strategic Asset Management
• Stock Condition Surveys and asset data validation
• Asset Management Systems (AMS)
• Lifecycle modelling and long-term investment planning
• Developing 5-year and 30-year investment programmes
• Asset modelling and scenario planning
• Decent Homes Standard and the social housing regulatory framework
• Business planning and asset investment analysis
• Presenting strategic reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders and Boards

A qualification in Asset Management, Building Surveying, Housing, Construction or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Why Local Space?

Local Space is a highly regarded social landlord with an ambitious vision to provide high-quality homes that help people move from crisis to stability.

With a strong financial position, an ambitious Corporate Strategy and a culture built around collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, this is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of strategic asset management within a purpose-driven organisation.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 27 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development and funded qualifications
• Electric vehicle, Cycle to Work and technology salary sacrifice schemes
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Future leadership opportunities within a growing Strategic Assets function

Interested?

If you'd like to find out more or have a confidential conversation about the role, I'd love to hear from you.

Aaron Fernandez

Specialist Recruiter – Assets, Building Safety & Compliance

Goodman Masson

aaron.fernandez@goodmanmasson.com

+44 333 307 6795